Wednesday, February 22, 2017

One of the daily prompts this past week (from the year long class with Carla Sonheim) was "Eyes Closed" photography.

I did this during our walk yesterday at our favorite bird watching park - Scudder Pond in Whatcom Falls Park. The challenge was to take without looking, after scanning the area first. So, high and low and all around. To my delight, a couple of the high photos have hidden hearts. You may have to allow a bit of poetic license, however I see them.

Monday, February 6, 2017

I've just gotten into promoting my Etsy Stores on Google+. I started with my main Google+ account, but have just set up a "Brand Account" for my Vintage Shop and am sharing to help fellow sellers. Note that I work from a Windows PC.

After you've created the page, it takes you back to your main account (at least mine did). You can’t edit the Brand page from there, so go up to your profile avatar and LEFT click (on PC), which brings up a list with your Brand Account. Click on your brand account, and you can edit it as you did your original Google+ page.

To change your banner and avatar go to your Profile - found in the column at left of screen. If the list is not showing click on the three lines at the top of the screen to the left of Google+ and it will bring the list up.

Click on “About” and it brings up a screen where you can add your banner image and avatar as well as description. Add images by clicking the camera icon, and text by clicking the pencil. I matched it to my shop for consistency.

Note: when I click the camera it brings up the photos I have on my google account (from phone), if it does that click again and it should give you a choice to access your computer.

You follow the same basic steps to create “Collections”. Just click on the Create a collection and edit away.

*Note that you will remain in the last collection you posted, so go to “Collections” and select YOURS to pick the appropriate collection.

Also *borrowed from a fellow seller-Alex* A reminder (or new info if you don't know) to speed listing y on G+, hot keys are your friends! Here are the most usable ones below:

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About Me

I'm a self taught artist and photographer totally hooked on nature.
I live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, where we're lucky to have both ocean and mountains just a few minutes from home. Taking long walks exploring the area's flora and fauna is our greatest pleasure. Did I mention I love birds?
Gardening for wildlife is a high priority, as is growing our own organic produce.
We live the reuse, reduce, recycle motto!
Life is good!